Katie Fusco

Junior, English & American Studies major

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10 Summer Fashion Resolutions 5/30/2013	Who says January is the only time for some resolutions? Well school is out for the summer, and so with the end of this academic year I have made some fashion resolutions to keep my wardrobe fresh, bright and perhaps even joyful. 1. Learn to love yellow Despite my persistent paleness, I’m determined to get a healthy tan this summer in order to don some dandelion frocks. I’ve had a yellow, eyelet dress hiding in my closet for the past four years and I think it might be time to break it out again. I’m hoping to embrace the energy of the Sun with this style choice and smile a little more. 2. Experiment with eyeliner I’ll never forget the first time I wore eyeliner in the ninth grade. My friend Alexis was trying to compose me as she tried to draw on my eyelids during dress rehearsal for our high school’s annual Dance Concert. Thanks to dance I’ve conquered my fear of eyeliner. However, I also am only experienced in the “winged look” (customary for opening your eyes on stage and under the harsh lights). So this summer I’m challenging myself to try something different because stage makeup isn’t always day-to-day appropriate. With the help of the wonderful eyeliner felt-tip marker (great for us challenged gals), this summer I’m going to find balance with eyeliner that quietly says “fresh faced summer” rather than screams “oops Broadway.”
HCND's Senior Celebrities 5/15/2013	On Sunday, May 19, the Class of 2013 will graduate from the University of Notre Dame. Also on this day, four of Her Campus Notre Dame's fantastic writers will graduate from Our Lady's University and take their talents to bigger and better things. Sam Stempky, Alexandra Wiatr, Meredith Durant and Priscilla Nyankson have been integral members of HCND's team and provided a variety of wonderful articles to enlighten and inform our readers. They will be greatly missed next year, and we wish them nothing but the best in their pursuit of their dreams. In true HCND fashion, these young ladies have shared wonderful memories and valuable wisdom. Keep reading for snippets of their ND careers and to find out which of their HCND articles was their favorite! Sam Stempky '13 Post-grad plans: Working as an Advisory Consultant for Deloitte in Chicago Words of wisdom for undergrads: Take chances and SOAK LIFE UP. Everyone says it, but these 4 years really do fly by. Favorite thing about ND: The community :) and the space to explore the truth revealed in faith. Favorite memory: Sophomore and junior year I lived in the 4th floor six-chick in Lewis, and I will forever miss our epic dance parties. Favorite article written for HCND: “10 Ways to Love Yourself Better” ***
Mary Clare Rigali: Study Abroad Celebrity 5/9/2013	Mary Clare Rigali Class of 2014 Study Abroad Program: Santiago, Chile Majors: Economics/Theology What is your go to study spot? The La Católica humanities library on the main campus of San Joaquin is a convenient study spot and it has a room full of giant recliners just for sleeping if you need a break! Also, there is a fabulous Starbucks on Apoquindo in Las Condes with free wifi and large Hesburgh-esque tables on the second floor. (Chileans really only drink instant coffee or espresso so I was quick to memorize all the nearby Starbucks and cafes that serve some fresh brewed “café de grano.”) Where have you had the best “going out” experience? Salsateca Maestra Vida in Bellavista. They have a live band and if you go early they offer free salsa lessons! But be warned, the nightlife or “carrete” in South America lasts until 5am… and that’s ending early. Favorite place you’ve travelled outside of your particular study abroad city? Torres del Paine in Patagonia. I hiked the “W” over Semana Santa. Lakes, mountains, and glaciers – I felt like I was in The Lord of the Rings! What are your three essential travel accessories (e.g. clothes, items)?
Nicole Zhang: Founder of Yogapeople Bags 5/5/2013	Special Edition of Campus Celebrity: Nicole Zhang is a sophomore/junior, currently residing in Breen-Phillips Hall, is an Entrepreneurshp major in Notre Dame's Mendoza School of Business. HerCampus Notre Dame had the pleasure of talking with Nicole about her most recent entrepreneurial endeavor, Yogapeople Bags. Nicole is not just a Campus Celebrity but an inspiration to all ND Collegiettes. Check out our interview with Nicole! Nicole has offered HCND readers a special offer for Yogapeople Bags: Until the end of September, use the code "loveND" at checkout and receive $5 off your order! 1. When did you get the idea for Yogapeople Bags? I got the idea for creating my own yoga mat bag in the summer of 2012, and about one month after my first yoga class! 2. Why did you want to start this business?
"Girl Talk" Discussion Series Reaches out to Women at ND 4/12/2013	Her Campus Notre Dame interviews Sam Stempky, creator of the "Girl Talk" discussion series. 1. When and how did the idea for this event come about? This idea has been brewing for a while, and finally came about as the result of a few different things. Especially during this last election season, people began talking about these so-called “women’s issues.” I am a firm believer that as human beings, we all affect each other, so we need men to be involved in these discussions too. However, particularly with issues related to fertility, women retain a kind of vulnerability and therefore a special place in these discussions, because the decisions made directly impact their bodies. Also, in the spirit of Helen Alvare’s campaign “Women Speak for Themselves,” I wanted women to have a space to share their own stories, and to share with each other their own unique, and each very real experiences, thoughts, and feelings about these “women’s issues.”
Caitlin Bobber: Study Abroad Celebrity 4/12/2013	Name: Caitlin Bobber Graduation Year: 2014 Study Abroad Program: London Spring 2013 Major/Minor: Marketing, Sociology Double Major What is your go to study spot? I do work anywhere and everywhere, but when I’m feeling super studious I go to the South Bank and find a table at the Royal Festival Hall. Where have you had the best “going out” experience? My 21st birthday: first we headed to Adventure Bar in Covent Garden, and then we went to Zoo Bar. Zoo Bar is decent, but you MUST go to Adventure Bar if you are ever in London! Favorite place you’ve travelled outside of your particular study abroad city? Krakow, Poland. What are your three essential travel accessories (e.g. clothes, items)? Vaseline (eye-makeup remover, makeshift chapstick!), earplugs (for sleeping in hostels) and my camera. Where are you looking forward to traveling this semester? Next week I head to Barcelona, and I haven’t heard one bad word about the city yet! I cannot wait. What is your favorite or most interesting class? Government and Politics in Britain Do you have an internship/volunteer position? If so, what is it? I am interning for a Member of Parliament at the House of Commons.
Kelsie Corriston: Study Abroad Celebrity 4/9/2013	Name: Kelsie Corriston Graduation Year: 2014 Study Abroad Program: Rome, Italy Major/Minor: Sociology major with minors in Italian Studies and Educatiom, Schooling, & Society What is your go to study spot? Room 416 of course! 9 girls, no problem! A lot of distractions though... Where have you had the best “going out” experience? Campo. Filled with hotspots like Sloppy Sam's, this is THE place to grab a drink and dance in a piazza. Fountain-dancing will occur when the weather permits. Favorite place you’ve travelled outside of your particular study abroad city? Sintra, Portugal. Over spring break we went to Lisbon and took a day trip to Sintra, which has more than one beautiful castle. We went to the Pena Palace, which is basically a bright-colored castle on a mountain in a cloud surrounded by gorgeous vegetation. I felt like I was in the rain forest. We even saw a white swan AND a black swan. Luckily it didn't pull a Natalie Portman. What are your three essential travel accessories (e.g. clothes, items)? 1. A raincoat. Sure we avoided snow, but it's rained ALOT. I've even worn two coats at once, layering my rain coat on top of a peacoat or Patagonia.
4 Ways to Stay Fashionable this Easter Weekend 3/28/2013	1. Casual Stay comfortable and polished in a chambray button-down top and patterned jeans – perfect for a casual Easter celebration with friends and family. Get the flair of a floral sundress with the flexibility of pants. These Liberty toothpick jeans from J.Crew are the perfect replacement for the quintessential Easter dress. This look is just as effortlessly chic when flip-flopped. Try pairing a pastel or brightly patterned button-down top with colored skinny jeans (think white, lilac or mint). For a little more structure, add a classic denim jacket. Not in the mood for colorful patterns? Style your pastel skinny jeans with an off-white lace top (short or long-sleeved). You can still be springy without having to dress like you’re attending a formal garden party. 2. Formal
Renée Roden: Study Abroad Celebrity 3/26/2013	Name: Renée Roden Graduation Year: 2014 Study Abroad Program: University of Notre Dame London Program Majors: Theatre and Theology Minor: Catholic Social Teaching Dorm affiliation: Lewis Hall What is your go to study spot? Royal Festival Hall, on the Southbank of the Thames, or, if it’s nice outside, St. James’ square, just a couple streets over from our campus! Where have you had the best “going out” experience? London pub culture is seriously the greatest thing ever: so unique to the city, and so different from the states! My flatmates and I have a whole list of our favorite pubs, but I have to say one of my faves is the Lyceum Tavern, just across the bridge from us. It’s filled with little nooks and crannies—a very cozy little pub. Favorite place you’ve travelled outside of your particular study abroad city?
Working With Each Other: Reflections on the Professor-Student Relationship 3/12/2013	Nel Noddings, a 20th century educational philosopher writes, “When a teacher asks a question in class and a student responds, she receives not just the “response” but the student. What he says matters whether it is right or wrong, and she probes gently for clarification, interpretation, contribution. She is not seeking the answer but the involvement of the cared-for. For the brief interval of dialogue that grows around the question, the cared-for (the student) indeed “fills the firmament.” The student is infinitely more important than the subject matter.” (176) In my education class, in which we were reading Noddings, I had that moment in class – that “click” moment when I realized when my education has been most fruitful for me. I finally understood how the relationship between teacher and student is one in which we work together, as Noddings emphasizes when she so concisely and so perfectly states, “The teacher works with the student” (177). I realized I enjoy my classes so much more when I feel I’m having a conversation with my classmates and my professor. Through this conversation I believe we are forming a relationship in which the professor becomes enlightened on my strengths and interests, and sometimes even my fears and curiosities.

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